Digital Media and Sociology BA (Hons)
Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK
Course overview
Shape the future in a digital world. Our Digital Media and Sociology degree combines two closely connected disciplines, giving you insights into how media and technology shape society. You'll explore sociological theories of power, identity, and inequality while developing practical skills in digital media, preparing you for careers in marketing, broadcasting, business, the public sector, charities, and more.Explore social division and inequalities across cultures and critically analyse the role of digital media in contemporary politics, a key consideration for future digital content producers.
Go behind the scenes of the media industry from big corporations to content creators to understand how media is produced, funded, regulated, and distributed, and use your sociological imagination to make sense of today’s world by rethinking classical theories for the digital age. Develop expertise in key concepts and tools that reveal how people engage with media and apply your sociological know
Key highlights
- Combines sociology and digital media to study how technology shapes society
- Explores sociological theories of power, identity and inequality
- Develops practical digital media skills alongside critical analysis
- Examines how media is produced, funded, regulated and distributed
- Critically analyses digital media's role in contemporary politics
- Option of an international year or placement year
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM T Level: Merit
- BTEC: DMM — A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM T Level: Merit
- T-level: Merit — A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM T Level: Merit
Scholarships
Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarships
A full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years; A cash award of £1200 each year towards living costs.
International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship
Awards of £1,000 for international students undertaking the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Up to £1,000Placement Bursary Initiative
The Placement Bursary Initiative could be worth up to £500 during your unpaid/paid, non-mandatory placement.
The Advanced Entry Scholarship (UG)
Awards of £3,000 will be awarded towards the tuition fee for the year of entry for students who exceed published entry requirements.
Up to £3,000Undergraduate Global Scholarship (UG)
Eligible students will be awarded £3,000 per annum for every year studied (up to 4 years, not including placement years).
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Digital marketing executive
- Broadcast assistant
- Digital content producer
- Social researcher
- Public sector policy officer
- Charity communications officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £18,200
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Keele University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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